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It’s the end of an era for Barefoot
It’s been an emotional week.
On Thursday afternoon I opened up news.com.au and saw my noggin smiling back at me.
The headline read:
“‘Disappointing’: ING scraps wildly popular Savings Maximiser high interest savings account.”
Dating an Orange Narcissist
An old mate of mine turned up to the farm with a baseball cap on.
It wasn’t sunny.
As we shook hands I noticed his head was bandaged.
“What have you done to your head, cobber?” I asked, concerned for his wellbeing.
I'm at WAR with My Mum’s Toy Boy
Scott,
Five years ago, my Mum, aged in her early 70s, went overseas and fell for a much younger man. After a period of long-distance dating, he finally moved here, and they got married
Mouldy, Desperate Parents
Hi Scott,
We’ve spent the last seven years stuck in a financial and emotional loop, paralysed by fear of making the wrong decision for our family. Here’s our situation: we have five young kids, two of whom have special needs.
Single Mum Turns Down $3 Million
I’m a single mother raising two children on my nursing wage. I have just paid off my house in Tasmania and am now adding 10% to my super each pay. I don’t renovate or travel far. No dishwasher and a broken oven.
Can I Block My Husband?
I dread my parents passing away! Apart from the emotional devastation, I am petrified about the financial impact the inheritance (built during a lifetime of hard work) may have.
Hit Me Baby One More Time?
My four siblings and I have inherited close to $100,000 between us. I am the executor, and am unsure how best to manage the funds.